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Kaia Gerber stars in the new Jimmy Choo campaign

Cindy Crawford's daughter is the face of Jimmy Choo's Spring/Summer campaign. The UK-based designer unveiled snapshots from its Spring Summer 2019 campaign. It stars Kaia Gerber, shot by the famed fashion photographer Steven Meisel. Meisel's photos, which convey a timeless quality, focus on Gaia's ethereal beauty in signature Jimmy Choo pieces....

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Jimmy Choo and Swarovski partner in personalisation service

Jimmy Choo is expanding its personalisation service with new bespoke options in partnership with jewellery brand Swarovski. Jimmy Choo, which is owned by Capri Holdings, launched Choo x You last month, a service allowing customers to create personalised Jimmy Choo shoes and bags with Swarovski crystals. Bespoke options include sparkling letters,...

Business

Capri Holdings Limited completes acquisition of Versace

Michael Kors Limited has completed its change of name to Capri Holdings Limited. From January 2, its ticker symbol at the New York Stock Exchange will be CPRI. Fashion’s new luxury conglomerate, which includes footwear label Jimmy Choo, has also announced it has completed the acquisition of Italian fashion house Versace. The 2 billion US dollar...

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Jimmy Choo fights Central Saint Martins student for trademark rights

Jimmy Choo has filed a request to invalidate the trademark of Central Saint Martins menswear design student Jerry Chu out of concern of confusion within the market. Chu, a 19-year old student from Guangdong Province China, applied to register his name in Beijing to leave an option open in case he chose to start his own clothing line after...

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Five things to know about Michael Kors

Global fashion giant Michael Kors announced Tuesday that it had agreed to buy Versace, signaling an intention to move deeper into the international big league after snapping up shoemaker Jimmy Choo last year. The company, rooted in iconic American fashion, but headquartered in London, will pay 2.1 billion USD for the Italian luxury giant, a...

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Capri Holdings announces strategic plans to grow Versace

Capri Holdings, the newly renamed Michael Kors Holdings, has confirmed an ambitious strategic plan for the long-term growth of Versace, following its acquisition of the Italian fashion house Gianni Versace S.p.A for a total value of 1.83 billion euros (approximately 2.12 billion US dollars). The American luxury conglomerate, Capri Holdings,...

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It’s official: Michael Kors buys Versace, company to be renamed Capri Holdings Limited

The rumors were true: Michael Kors Holdings Limited has confirmed the acquisition of Italian luxury house Gianni Versace S.p.A for a total value of 1.83 billion euro (approximately 2.12 billion US dollars). “The acquisition of Versace is an important milestone for our group. Versace was founded in 1978. For over 40 years, Versace has represented...

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Simon Kemmett joins as Jimmy Choo's CFO

Luxury footwear and accessories player Jimmy Choo, which was sold to Michael Kors Holdings last year, has appointed Simon Kemmett its new Chief Financial Officer, according to the Evening Standard report. Based in London, Kemmett will replace Jonathan Sinclair, who left the company to join Canada Goose as finance chief. Kemmett, who is joining...

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Video: Jimmy Choo SS18 campaign

The Jimmy Choo Spring / Summer 2018 campaign starring Anja Rubik and Clément Chabernaud. Source: Jimmy Choo, YouTube

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Jimmy Choo shareholders give Michael Kors takeover the green light

London - Shareholders at luxury footwear company Jimmy Choo have voted in favour of the 1.2 billion USD (1.0 billion euros, 890 million pounds) takeover by fashion firm Michael Kors. During a general meeting held on Monday morning, shareholders at Jimmy Choo cast their vote concerning Michael Kors takeover, with nearly all of the 318 million...

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Footwear market: Automation, consolidation emerge key to success

In 2016, more than 21 billion pairs of shoes were produced globally, which means about three pairs of shoes were made for every person in the world. According to market research conducted by IndexBox, driven by the world population growth, global footwear market as a whole is projected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next nine...

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Jimmy Choo revenue and earnings witness growth in H1

Jimmy Choo has reported overall revenue growth of 4.5 percent on a constant currency or 16.5 percent on a reported basis to 201.6 million pounds (260 million dollars). In the first half year ended June 30, 2017. Profit before tax increased by 11.5million pounds (14 million dollars) and adjusted consolidated net income for the period was...